Meet Your Exhibitors: F!ND Genomics
Joe Russell and Sophie Zaaijer share how their mobile lab will generate investigative leads quicker and benefit forensic analysts. Transcript: Travis: Good morning! Hi, I’m Travis. How are you? Joe: I’m well. Travis: And you are? Joe: I’m Joe Russell from MRI Global. Sophie: Sophie Zaaijer from […]
A Closer Look at Mass Shooters: Who Are They and How Do We Stop Them?
How do you prevent a mass shooting? With the dramatic rise in mass shootings over the past few years, that question has been asked more and more. The FBI defines a mass shooting as an incident where four or more people, not including the suspect, perish in one or more public locations within 24 hours. […]
This Week in Forensic Science
No one has hours to scour the papers to keep up with the latest news, so we’ve curated the top news stories in the field of Forensic Science for this week. Here’s what you need to know to get out the door! St. George Police Officer Recognized for ‘Amazing’ Detective Work in Solving […]
Which Came First – the Helix or the Whorl?
One of the earliest and longest lasting means of forensic identification is fingerprinting. Frequently, DNA is now considered the golden standard in the courtroom for forensic identification and is often called genetic fingerprinting. But what happens when these two means of identification cross paths? Contrary to what TV shows will have you believe, one forensic […]
Meet Your Exhibitors – COPAN
When ISHI began 30 years ago, RFLP was state of the art, DNA typing was in its infancy, and the world wide web was years in the future. DNA technology has seen many changes over three decades, and vendors at ISHI have been there to support every step in the DNA typing process. As […]
This Week in Forensic Science
No one has hours to scour the papers to keep up with the latest news, so we’ve curated the top news stories in the field of Forensic Science for this week. Here’s what you need to know to get out the door! Sexing Ancient Cremated Human Remains Is Possible Through Skeletal Measurements (Forensic Magazine […]
Meet Your Fellow Attendees: Robin Cotton
Robin Cotton of Boston University shares why she attends ISHI, what it was like testifying in the OJ Simpson trial, and how DNA technology has changed over the years. Transcript: Travis: So how many years have you been coming to ISHI? Robin: When was the first meeting? Travis: 29 […]
Announcing the ISHI 30 Keynote Speaker
He went by many names. In Sacramento, he was known as the East Area Rapist. Southern California called him the Original Night Stalker. Others gave him the name Diamond Knot Killer and Visalia Ransacker. As he progressed to murder, he would become the Golden State Killer. All told, he committed over 100 burglaries, more than […]
This Week in Forensic Science
No one has hours to scour the papers to keep up with the latest news, so we’ve curated the top news stories in the field of Forensic Science for this week. Here’s what you need to know to get out the door! Will Advancements in DNA and Genealogy Help Catch California’s Infamous Zodiac […]
